From Real-Life Ogre to Animated Icon: The Inspiration Behind Shrek!
Movie synopsis Disney’s 2001 movie, Shrek, tells the story of an ogre named Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), who sees his prized solitude shattered by a large group of irritating fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow). In order to save the fairy tale characters’ homes - not to mention his own - Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz) and make her Farquaad's bride. Shrek soon learns that saving the Princess is nothing compared to her deep,